Winter Project Complete. Path/Road/Racer/Clubman (Pic Heavy)
02-26-11, 05:13 PM
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Winter Project Complete. Path/Road/Racer/Clubman (Pic Heavy)
Well guys my winter project is complete. This is my version of a Path/Road/Racer/Clubman. I using all the terms so we don't get into the whole what is a path/racer road clubman debate again.
This bike started life as a '73 Dawes Galaxy that I got from a bike co-op. It was outside waiting to be fixed up, so I did. I fixed it up and tried to sale it for a year but I didn't get much interest except for flippers wanting me to give it away. Well this fall I decided to make it into a path/road.
Here it is before I started.
I took everything off but the cranks. The decals were shot so what was left was removed. I thought about making it a fixed gear but thought about my old knees. Instead I went with a Sturmey/ Archer S2C kickback hub with a coaster brake. I wanted to keep the handlebars clean, no brake levers or 3 speed shifter. Next were the bars. When Soma came out with the "new" Lauterwasser bars I knew it was time to make my path/road bike, so I ordered them. Since I had to order the hub I knew I would have to get the wheels built. I have always wanted to learn how to build wheels so here was my chance. I got Rodger Munson's book on wheel building and went for it. I built them on 27in rims and am quite happy how they turned out. Anyone want to try building their wheels I highly recommend Munson's book. Very easy to follow directions.
I finished up the build with some solid cork grips from Riv Bike, and some rubber block pedals from an old J.C. Higgins kids bike from the 60's. If I ever needed to I could fight off a bear with those pedals. They weigh a ton. Also I'd like to thank Amesja for the Bluemels shortie fenders. I think they look great. Thanks Bro.
Well here are the pics of the finished product.
Well there she is, sorry if it's too many pics. I'm open to suggestions.
Thx
Mutt
This bike started life as a '73 Dawes Galaxy that I got from a bike co-op. It was outside waiting to be fixed up, so I did. I fixed it up and tried to sale it for a year but I didn't get much interest except for flippers wanting me to give it away. Well this fall I decided to make it into a path/road.
Here it is before I started.
I took everything off but the cranks. The decals were shot so what was left was removed. I thought about making it a fixed gear but thought about my old knees. Instead I went with a Sturmey/ Archer S2C kickback hub with a coaster brake. I wanted to keep the handlebars clean, no brake levers or 3 speed shifter. Next were the bars. When Soma came out with the "new" Lauterwasser bars I knew it was time to make my path/road bike, so I ordered them. Since I had to order the hub I knew I would have to get the wheels built. I have always wanted to learn how to build wheels so here was my chance. I got Rodger Munson's book on wheel building and went for it. I built them on 27in rims and am quite happy how they turned out. Anyone want to try building their wheels I highly recommend Munson's book. Very easy to follow directions.
I finished up the build with some solid cork grips from Riv Bike, and some rubber block pedals from an old J.C. Higgins kids bike from the 60's. If I ever needed to I could fight off a bear with those pedals. They weigh a ton. Also I'd like to thank Amesja for the Bluemels shortie fenders. I think they look great. Thanks Bro.
Well here are the pics of the finished product.
Well there she is, sorry if it's too many pics. I'm open to suggestions.
Thx
Mutt
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02-26-11, 05:25 PM
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Very nice! I really like the minimalist look.
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02-26-11, 05:27 PM
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Fantastic. Excuse my ignorance. The hub is new? how does is shift exactly?
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Well done Sir!!! Very classy!
Cheers,
Chris
Cheers,
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That's the way to do it. Nice job.
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02-26-11, 06:42 PM
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@ Cyclotoine Thx, It's a new version of an old design. It's a two speed with a coaster brake. You change gears by trying to back pedal. If you rock the crank backwards a tiny bit it changes gears. Back peddle a little more and it applies the brakes.
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02-26-11, 07:08 PM
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That is one seriously cool bike...GREAT JOB!!!
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02-26-11, 07:17 PM
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Wow!! At first i was disappointed that you were taking down a Dawes but the result is just lovely. I't gotta to be a blast to ride.
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Really nice...only thing that doesn't do it for me is the white tires. Standard set of tan walls, IMHO, would really compliment it well.
EDIT: I guess what gets me is the white tires and all the warmish honey Brooksy colors in the saddle, grips, and frame.
BTW, LOVE the shorties!!!! (thought you needed that for the beating you took 
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EDIT: This gives me inspiration for a frameset I have hanging around here that is destined for a SS project, I LOVE those bars.
EDIT: I guess what gets me is the white tires and all the warmish honey Brooksy colors in the saddle, grips, and frame.
BTW, LOVE the shorties!!!!
(thought you needed that for the beating you took )EDIT: This gives me inspiration for a frameset I have hanging around here that is destined for a SS project, I LOVE those bars.
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02-26-11, 07:53 PM
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Thanks again for the shorties love, lol. In case anyone missed the beating I took over the shorties here's the thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ers?highlight=
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Great look.
And it is probably great for racing around on paths, you know, dirt trails.
And it is probably great for racing around on paths, you know, dirt trails.
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Beautiful...I'd call that a scorcher!
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What a gloriously pretty ride! I love the white tires on it. Much, much nicer than the original.
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I've been commuting all winter on my S2C hub. It's a hoot!
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02-26-11, 08:54 PM
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You gonna eat that?
Heh. I guess I forgot you are Muttleyone here on BF, David. Nice build.
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